Integrated Technology Self-Assessment Survey - 8th Grade
Please reflect on and answer the following questions.
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Check the quarter that this reflection represents.
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Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Which middle school do you attend?
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Coats-Erwin
Dunn
Harnett Central
Overhills
Western
Please type your name
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Please type your NC Wise number
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Homeroom Teacher
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I evaluted resources to determine their reliability by looking at: (choose all that apply)
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8.SI.1.1, 8.SI.1.3 - Sources of Information
who the author was (could/could not identify who authored the site)
the authorship clues in the URL (i.e. .com, .edu, .gov, .org etc.)
the qualifications of the author (what education or experiences qualify the author as an expert on the topic)
the purpose of the web page (for entertainment, an advertisement, a personal web page, a company web site, a forum for educational information etc.)
the ability to communicate with author or webmaster (contact information or means of communicating with the author or webmaster was available)
the date the site was last revised, modified or updated (Is the website current?)
the design of the web site (organization, navigation, help screen available, search feature, etc.)
the author's point of view (balanced, objective, factual, biased, subjective, opinionated, etc.)
This standard was not addressed at this time.
I evaluated resources for relevance to an assigned task by looking at: (Choose all that apply)
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8.SI.1.2
if the resource related to the subject/topic being addressed.
if the resource had meaningful, useful content that educates and informs.
I have not evaluated resources for relevence to the subject/topic being addressed.
I evaluated sources of information in the following classes:
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8-SI
English Language Arts
Elective Class
Math
Media Center Time
Science
Social Studies
I did not analyze sources of information in any of my classes
I used the following technology tools to access information: (choose all that apply)
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8.TT.1.1 - Technology as a tool
e-books
Digital magazine articles
Online communication tools (blogs, newsletters, etc.)
Search engines
Electronic databases
I have not used technology tools to gather data and information.
I used the following technology tools and resources to organize information: (choose all that apply)
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8.TT.1.2
Audio recording
Visual recording
Database
Graphic organizer
Online collaboration tool
Spreadsheet
Desktop publishing
I have not used technology tools to organize information.
I used the following technology tools to design and share information with others: (choose all that apply)
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8.TT.1.3
Audio files
Graphics
Podcasts
Web resource tools
Multimedia presentations
I have not used technology tools to presented information to others.
The mark I received on the presentation was: (choose highest mark if more than one project was presented)
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8-TT
A
B
C
D
E
I have not presented information using technology tools.
How did your use of technology tools affect the process of accessing, organizing, and sharing information?
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8-TT
In which classes did you use technology as a tool for assigned task? (Choose all that apply)
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8-TT
English Language Arts
Elective Class
Math
Media Center Time
Science
Social Studies
I did not use technology as a tool in any of my classes.
I have applied the research process collaboratively as a group selected activity.
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8.RP.1.1
Yes
No
I have applied the research process independently.
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8. RP.1.2
Yes
No
I applied the research process in the following classes: (Choose all that apply)
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8.RP - Research Process
English Language Arts
Elective Class
Math
Media Center Time
Science
Social Studies
I have not applied the research process in any of my classes
Please list your research topic or question below for either your collaborative or individual research.
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8.RP
The mark I received on the research was: (choose highest mark if more than one project was presented)
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8. RP
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B
C
D
E
I have not done research to receive a mark.
My teachers could help me improve my research skills by providing: (Choose all that apply)
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8.RP
a rubric of expectations (procedures, grading)
a timeline with deadlines
more time for research
more lessons on how to find reliable resources
more time for collaboration and interaction with others
no suggestions, my teacher provided everything I needed to improve my research skills.
Other:
Describe one improvement you would like to make in developing your skills in the research process.
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8.RP
I applied the following ethical behaviors when using resources: (Choose all that apply)
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8.SE.1.1 - Safety and Ethical Issues
Avoided plagiarizing
Followed copyright rules
Used proper netiquette
I have not had the opportunity to apply ethical behaviors.
I applied ethical behaviors when using information and technology resources in the following classes: (Choose all that apply)
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8.SE
English Language Arts
Elective Class
Math
Media Center Time
Science
Social Studies
I have not been taught safety and ethical behaviors.
I applied cyber safety when doing the following: (Choose all that apply)
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8.SE.1.2
Using personal information
Using passwords
Using online communication tools
I have not had the opportunity to apply cyber safety.
How would you rate your ability to use resources of information in an ethical way?
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8.SE
I do not know how to cite sources or use sources of information without plagiarizing.
I need more help with citing sources and using sources of information without plagiarizing.
I am making progress in citing sources and using sources of information without plagiarizing.
I know how to cite sources and use sources of information without plagiarizing.
What type of help do you need to improve your ability to use sources of information ethically?
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8.SE
I have been taught about online safety precautions in the following classes: (Choose all that apply)
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8.SE
English Language Arts
Elective Class
Math
Media Center Time
Science
Social Studies
I have not been taught about online safety precautions.
What do you think is the most important online safety precaution for you to use? Please give reasons for your answer.
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8.SE